Stunning French Sevres Soft Paste Porcelain and Ormolu Twin Handle Table or Mantle Urn of traditional bulbous form and of outstanding quality, raised on a square stepped base with canted corners.

The twin handles exquisitely modelled as scrolling Acanthus leaves. The central front reserve depicting a two exotic Birds in Landscape, back view with still life scene of Summer Flowers on a rich celeste blue ground. The original firm fitting cover with lobed finial.

Second quarter of the Nineteenth Century.

Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses to porcelain, bronze mounts have been professionally re-gold plated. Some very light wear to gilding around central reserve.